TUKADESIGN

1. Introduction
TUKAcad is a complete solution for digital pattern making, grading and marker
Making on a Windows environment. TUKAcad increases productivity of pattern
making and marker making, while reducing development costs.
Pattern Makers are able to use powerful CAD tools to draft patterns from
scratch or modify existing blocks with grading information to create new
patterns faster and more accurately. TUKAcad makes it easy to create various
types of notches, darts, pleats, seams, drill holes and internal contours.

2. Process Improvement
Grading stays with patterns.
The changes made to one (base) pattern are automatically reflected in the entire
size range eliminating the need for recalculating the grade rules. By utilizing
existing pattern blocks or reference patterns with grading to develop new
styles, grade rules are automatically applied to the new style pattern,
eliminating the need to reapply grade rules on new developments.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86MZHdLRZeg
Ability to work with other CAD data
TUKAcad imports and exports data in industry standard formats such as
ASTM.dxf and AAMA.dxf for data exchange with other cad systems.
Function Speed
Functions have been streamlined to reduce the number of steps (mouse clicks)
the pattern maker needs to make to perform the function. Speeding up pattern
development TUKAcads multitasking capability allows the user to perform
workload distribution automatically over the network. Built in program scans
the status of all connected workstations and while user works in the foreground
with cad functions, jobs for Plotting, Grading and Marker are carried out in the
background without any degradation in performance.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1_IcZT1r6A
Automatic backups
Automatic data backup set at predetermined times insures work performed is
not lost. If multiple files are open backs are created for all.

Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUDeNa8LiQA

MS Office Integration
System has built in integration for MS office to seamlessly create emails while
working in TUKAcad.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCLWdkA-NWU
Email files
Pattern files, marker,plot and cut files are automatically zipped for emailing
thorough MS office integration
Video Help
TUKAcad has built in video/ audio help demonstrating every tool and function.
Videos run one minute or less describing how to use a tool or perform a
function. . In addition, new software releases come with text Whats New
listing built into help menu.Multi languages
Software text and video help available in multi languages
Pattern Card Reports
System allows for automatic generation of customizable excel reports, i.e.
pattern cards/cutters must, specification sheets and measurement charts
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCLWdkA-NWU

3. Functionality
Training Videos
TUKACAD comes with built in, step-by-step, training videos for every key
function. These videos come complete with audio and video from TUKATECHs
trainers. Keep the trainer with you at all times, by playing back these videos at
your convenience.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDWsS6lt40A
Report sharing
Data can be uploaded to existing PLM and PDM systems, along with images, or
stored in designated network files. Allowing for easy access to information for
Fabric Buyers, Production Engineers, Costing and Product Merchandisers.
Image Placement
Cad images of fabric prints, plaids, stripes, logos, etc. can be imported for
direct application to the pattern piece or to the work area for accurate
placement engineering. Allows for engineering of pattern pieces based on
artwork or fabric characteristics. The same images can be transferred to marker
making for perfect matching.

Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkhl_UIyNvA

Ruffle Tool
System quickly creates ruffles or spiral pattern pieces utilizing single layer drop
down menu simplifying the development of these difficult pattern pieces.
Ideal for DRESS, CHILDREN and CONTEMPORARY fashion manufacturers.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIFIGLVMl4
Circular tool
Function tool will create a 90, 180, 270, or 360 degree circle, or any opening
angle piece.
Angle Grading
Angle grading simplifies grading on difficult points without the need for
alternate grain line. Ideal for BRA manufactures.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31QQvRLhdx0
Half Size Grading / Variation Grading
The ability to quickly and easily create half size or variation grading without
having to redevelop grade tables. Ideal for MADE TO MEASURE.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq1eOY07oY4
Scale and Shrink
TUKAcad allows application of scale shrinkage per size, with options to include
or exclude seam allowance and base size. Scale and Shrink function adds scaled
percentage values in piece description for easy reference. Ideal for DENIM
applications
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_BxY8Y7CAc
Before and after wash measurement reports
Create measurement chart in excel format that shows before and after wash
pattern measurements.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCLWdkA-NWU
Notch and drill hole grading
Notches and drill holes can be graded in many ways to suit the need of the
product development process.
Flexible Grading

The flexible grading rule system allows graders to build rules for a single point
or the entire piece or different grade rule libraries. Flexible search engines
eliminate duplication of grade rules.
Reference Blocks
This feature will keep a copy of the original pattern piece and save it as a layer
within the piece to compare changes made to the block. Options allow you to
easily restore or remove this block and even have the system stamp the date
and time on the reference block. The reference blocks segment lines provide
user the ability to see changes as they make them or after making them to
insure changes are correct. Also provides user last change reference in the
event user is interrupted during pattern change process.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwIFIGLVMl4
Mirror Pieces
Half pieces can be defined instead of mirroring, making the workspace more
efficient. Half pieces will automatically open when plotted or sent to TUKAmark.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3BiogCh0MA
Arrange Workspace
Arrange workspace function allows rotation of big pieces, automatic rotation to
horizontal grain line, for all pieces or for by specific material group, for user to
optimize workspace.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om6zkV1F_40
Compare Length
Compare length function allows user to measure pattern segment differences
by straight distance, by X & Y coordinates, and along the curve of the segment.
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGk_prf_K8Y
Global seam allowance
User can apply a seam allowance value to all pieces or to selected pieces.
Ability to apply seam allowance to individual segments.
Plot to PDF
Demo Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siGITyP-nwk

TUKAMARK
Introduction:
TUKAmark software allows users to make markers manually for production and
automatically for quick pre-cost estimation and review.

Marker makers can call up additional pieces and sizes at any time during the
process, creating flexibility in the marking process.
TUKAmark auto mark
TUKAmark auto marker function allows users to automatically place the pieces
in a marker by fabric type or classification to quickly create costing and sample
cutting markers.
TUKAmark piece placement
Pieces can be grouped and quickly placed manually via mouse click and drag
function. Mouse can also be utilized to bump and pack pieces, zoom in and out
for user review and other short cut functions.
Manual marking fabric savings
TUKAmark allows the operator to utilize fabric selvages in seams. Function
clearly shows on screen the exact width with actual selvage line. Pieces within
selvage and on selvage are visible on screen or on printed marker. This unique
feature allows an additional 2% - 4% fabric savings.
Actual image of fabric
Actual images of fabric design can be imported for accurate piece placement in
regards to plaids, stripes, engineered prints, etc. These images are brought in
via .bmp,. jpeg, .tif, etc
Add Text
Marker maker can add text anywhere in patterns or markers throughout the
process for spreading or cutting special instruction and or production process
information.
Full matching capabilities
Ability to define piece placement for multiple stripe and plaid line matching.
System gives user a variety of options to set parameters for matching.
Pattern information
Comprehensive pattern information, pattern perimeter definitions and other
pattern information quickly and easily displayed upon demand.
Buffers
Ability to add buffers during marking for control of cutting quality. Buffers can
be added on entire pieces or selected segments of the pieces to take advantage
of fabric parameters.
Alter patterns
System allows marker maker the ability to edit or alter patterns while making
markers. This allows marker makers to better utilize fabric widths and actual
fabric characteristics.
Existing plotters

System comes with built in drivers for import and export to input and output
devices. Software creates plot files that can drive any existing hardware or non
Tukatech plotters.
Multi ply combo
User can combine 2 sizes of the same piece so that they are stacked inside each
other for cut downs, for double sided materials, outside production, etc.
Track style changes
System has update command that allows user to quickly update pieces in an
existing marker reflecting pattern piece changes to a style. System scans date
of latest pattern making activity and marries that to date that markers were
made. If date is not sequentially correct system automatically advises user.
Automatic cutter productivity increase
System allows user to create and edit cut paths for numerically controlled (NC)
cutters
that improve productivity by 7 14%.
Marker reports
System generates customizable excel marker reports.
The reports show; fabric utilization, marker efficiency, marker width and length,
total perimeter cut distances, visual mini marker, piece placement information
and placement confirmation. Data can also be uploaded to existing PLM and
PDM systems or stored in separate network files for downstream, non- system
users.

SMARTMARK
Introduction
SMARTmark is a fully automated marker making software add on to
TUKAmark.

Powerful algorithms automatically make more efficient costing, consumption,

fabric purchasing and production markers, quicker than manual marker
makers.
SMARTmark NET Q
Net Q is set up as a Live processing center to make markers based on the
orders it receives. Its installed on a stand - alone station that can be online 24
hours a day and accessed from remote sites.
Automatic vs manual marker making
The time SMARTmark NET Q spends working on each marker is user defined,
based on marker type, between 1 and 10 minutes per marker. Utilizing actual
ratios and sizes to be cut, will save anywhere from 3 to 15% in fabric cost per
marker, and in considerably less time than manual marker making.
Marker report
SMARTmark net Q will make markers to the highest efficiency possible then
save the completed marker back into the user defined folder and automatically
generate the marker excel report. The report can be stored in the same folder
as the marker or in user designated folder for non - system employees.
24/7 processing
Ability to load multiple marker orders in queue for continuous processing 24/7.
Utilize full production fabric widths
Ability to quickly make markers to utilize actual cut-able widths of production
fabric rather than cutting narrowest common width. Approximate fabric
savings average 3 5% annually.
Prioritize processing
User can change the queued order sequence to prioritize marker order
processing.
Partial orders
User can enter partially placed or incomplete marker files into the Q and
instruct the system to finish the markers. This allows utilization of SMARTmark
NET Q for higher efficiency and faster marker making on unique style or fabric
characteristics or to mimic unique marking configurations.
Bundle nesting
Define shading areas within the marker area based on actual fabric shade
variations and SMARTmark will automatically nest bundles within those
areas.
Block fusing
System has multiple block fusing options that user can select to determine
optimal placement methodology.